John kalyamwela Shakeemba
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
Skilled Chairman proficient in driving improvements and maintaining order within the company board of directors. Offering excellent judgment, strong listening skills and a deep understanding of business operations.
Seasoned leader with focus on strategic vision and corporate governance. Drive organisational growth and foster strong stakeholder relationships through collaborative leadership and decisive action. Excel in steering companies towards sustainable success and navigating complex challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
COMPANY CHAIRMAN
Link Expert Solutions Limited
Lusaka, ZAMBIA
12.2022 - Current
- Influenced positive change within organisation through championing employee development programmes.
- Built a consensus among diverse board members, promoting unity and shared purpose.
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships through transparent communication strategies.
- Mitigated risks by implementing robust compliance systems.
- Facilitated open dialogue among board members for more informed decision-making.
- Led executive team to increase operational efficiency.
- Monitored progress towards goals, improving accountability at all levels.
- Enhanced company reputation for strong governance through formulating corporate policies.
- Developed successful partnerships with stakeholders, strengthening external relationships.
- Ensured continuity in board membership by establishing a rigorous succession planning process.
- Facilitated decision making by building consensus and developing solutions.
- Provided recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions and future plans.
- Maintained agile, responsible organisation with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
- Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
- Initiated aggressive hiring push and training of industry-renowned candidates to drive organisational improvements.
Senior Financial Analyst Officer
Finance Bank Zambia Plc
Lusaka, Zambia
07.2011 - Current
- Provided expert advice on budget management, reduced unnecessary expenditure.
- Outperformed market expectations with robust investment strategies.
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate business growth.
- Analysed trends and variances in finance, strategised accordingly for future projections.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budgeting processes.
Managing director
Link Expert Solutions Limited
Lusaka, Zambia and South Africa
03.2015 - 08.2022
- Managed crisis situations with strategic planning.
- Streamlined supply chain management, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Developed effective business strategies for sustained growth.
- Oversaw financial operations for fiscal control and profitability.
- Improved company performance by streamlining operational processes.
- Implemented cost-saving measures for financial stability.
- Fostered partnerships to expand business opportunities.
- Facilitated training programmes to improve employee skills and capabilities.
- Negotiated profitable contracts, increasing company revenue.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, driving operational excellence.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing productivity levels.
- Secured new clients through targeted marketing campaigns.
- Orchestrated large-scale events to enhance brand visibility.
- Directed complex projects to successful completion.
- Drove innovation for improved product offerings.
- Enhanced staff morale with effective communication and engagement strategies.
- Identified market trends, leading to business expansion opportunities.
- Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
- Created and led successful business culture focused on performance.
- Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
- Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
- Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
- Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests.
- Reviewed reports from subordinate management to identify areas of opportunity.
Strategy consulting
JESTIC BUSINESS CONSULTANT LIMITED
Lusaka, Zambia
10.2011 - 10.2014
- Analysed KPIs and reported findings to senior management to inform future business strategy.
- Maintained thorough understanding of industry trends to inform sales planning and strategy development.
- Demonstrated exceptional hand-eye coordination whilst fielding for enhanced defensive strategy.
- Contributed to learning strategy development, helping businesses achieve growth and profit targets.
- Leveraged data-driven insights in order to optimise recruitment strategy efficacy.
- Facilitated regular strategy meetings, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and objectives.
- Implemented SEO best practices and evaluated performance to inform future strategy.
- Analysed complex litigation cases for effective strategy development.
- Devised a strategy for successful customer retention and loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business
COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY
Zambia 01.2006 - 12.2010
Skills
- Risk management
- Financial strategy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
COMPANY CHAIRMAN
Link Expert Solutions Limited
12.2022 - Current
Managing director
Link Expert Solutions Limited
03.2015 - 08.2022
Strategy consulting
JESTIC BUSINESS CONSULTANT LIMITED
10.2011 - 10.2014
Senior Financial Analyst Officer
Finance Bank Zambia Plc
07.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business
COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY
01.2006 - 12.2010
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